I have been avoiding googling anything because of how intense my fear gets about everything from world issues to a bump on my arm. I have been trying to be as homeopathic as possible with my treatment because of the sleepiness the medications cause and having one year old twins doesnt quite mix well. I have had chronic sinusitis my entire teenage and adulthood so far that causes me to typically hack up a lung in the morning which has resulted in a little blood from time to time, plus straining with morning sickness for 7 months I also had blood in that from time to time, always told this is from straining/coughing and is normal. Of course its hard not to worry it could be something else but I am trying to use that whole "if it makes sense it must be true" theory most of us anxiety sufferers have to a better use, instead I think well if I am straining and coughing a lot it makes sense I could burst a blood vessel and there would be blood. Instead of seeking new answers online which lead me to Start making outrageous assumptions self diagnosing. Try not to focus so much on negatives that are happening as difficult as that seems the mind is much more capable than we give credit. We can heal our minds taking the time to cut out the things that are causing it to begin with.
As soon as you start thinking something negative, you have to stop, and change the focus it takes little time but once you can do it it makes a difference for at least the smaller things that you let get in your head. As crazy as it may sound I will literally hum out loud sometimes to just break the thought process.
Cut out sugars, especially sodas. A lot of people say the caffeine causes a lot of anxiety but high fructose corn syrup that is in nearly everything has been linked to anxiety sufferers.
Meat like beef and pork, unless youre eating hormone free antibiotic free, these meats are wreaking havok on our bodies. I have no doubt in my mind cutting out red meats helps reduce anxiety.
Make sure your getting your vitamins, as we age and have children especially. We really tend to take less care of ourselves and more everyone around us. Theres hardly enough time to make all the healthy meals every single day but if youre at least getting your vitamins B C and E they help the nervous system function properly, B vitamins particulary affect mood and metabolism, magnesium is also known to help relieve stress therefore lacking it would cause irritability and apathy. Also people lacking in Omega 3's are shown to be more anxious.
Take the saying "you are what you eat" to heart, eat good fresh foods to nourish your body.
Having somebody to talk to when youre feeling this way, someone who understands and is willing to just listen and help talk you out of the negative mind frame really helps a load.
Exercise. Getting outside for me and just walking, doesnt just keep the pounds off or improve blood pressure, its also proven to help mood disorders And several studies have shown that physical activity is linked with decreased risk of some cancers, particularly breast and colon cancer.
Ive learned being an anxious person there will always be days where things feel like it be better off without me.. Those days will remain. But at least I am learning to cope and learning natural ways to help cure my anxiety rather than pharmaceutals taking my money and my sanity. Anxiety does not define you. Strengthen the body and mind. You will overcome.